138. Breaking Barriers in Pelvic Health: Transforming PT and PTA Practice with Jennifer Davia

In this  episode of the HET Podcast, join host Farley Schweighart as she delves into the world of pelvic health education with the esteemed Dr. Jennifer Davia, DPT. Discover the transformative journey that physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) undertake to specialize in pelvic health and empower patients in this often misunderstood domain.Dr. Davia shares invaluable insights into the comprehensive education pathway for PTs, highlighting the three levels of specialized training and the diverse skills acquired along the way. From mastering internal assessments and pelvic pain management to exploring special populations like pediatrics and neurology, listeners will gain a deep understanding of the expertise involved in pelvic health physical therapy.Join the conversation as Dr. Davia passionately advocates for the recognition and advancement of PTAs in pelvic health.Dr. Jenn Davia is a physical therapist with 25+ years of experience. She began her education with a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida and later achieved her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in Missoula.  She found her passion in pelvic physical therapy starting in 2007, which led her to lab assisting, then later instructing for the Academy of Pelvic Health in 2012. She achieved the Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy in 2011 and the Certificate of Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Therapy in 2017. She was previously the Director of Education for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (formerly the Section on Women’s Health). She practiced in a small private practice in Erie, CO specializing in women’s health and pelvic physical therapy focusing on pelvic pain. She transitioned to academia in 2020 and is currently the program director of the physical therapist assistant program at Pima Medical Institute in Denver, CO.Special thanks to both our sponsors, The NPTE Final Frontier, and Varela Financial! If you are taking the NPTE or are teaching those about to take the NPTE, visit the NPTE FInal Frontier at www.NPTEFF.com and use code "HET" for 10% off all purchases at the website...and BREAKING NEWS!!!! They now have an OCS review option as well... You're welcome! You can also reach out to them on Instagram @npteff If you're a PT and you have student loan debt, you gotta talk to these guys. What makes them unique is that they view financial planning as like running hurdles on a track. And for PTs, the first hurdle many of us run into is student loan debt. Varela Financial will help you get over that hurdle. They not only take the time to explain to you which plans you individually qualify for and how those plans work, but they ALSO take the time to show you what YOUR individual case looks like mapped out within each option. So if you're looking for help on your student loan debt, or any area of your personal finances, we highly recommend working with them. You can check out Varela Financial out at varelafinancial.com. Feel free to reach out to us at:  http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HETPodcast https://twitter.com/HETpodcast Instagram: @hetpodcast @dawnbrown_pt @pteducator @dawnmagnusson31 @farleyschweighart @mail.in.stew.art @ujima_institute For more information on how we can optimize and standardize healthcare education and delivery, subscribe to the Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.